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Goods and Services Tax : The omission of Section 13(8)(b) applies only prospectively from 30 March 2026, as no saving clause exists. Past transactions and ...
Goods and Services Tax : GSTAT bridges a long-standing gap by providing a dedicated appellate forum, eliminating the need to directly approach High Courts....
Goods and Services Tax : Limitation start from date when Impugned Order in Form DRC 07 uploaded on portal and not from date of detailed order: Allahabad Hi...
Goods and Services Tax : The Court held that once a GST assessment order attains finality, recovery under Section 79 can proceed without issuing prior noti...
Goods and Services Tax : Courts held that Section 129 cannot be invoked for minor procedural lapses without intent to evade tax. It emphasised that penalti...
Goods and Services Tax : Authorities uncovered fraudulent ITC claims exceeding ₹8 crore without actual supply of goods. The ruling highlights that ITC is...
Goods and Services Tax : The case highlights that summons lacking details of the underlying inquiry violate procedural fairness. It underscores the need fo...
Goods and Services Tax : CBI arrested GST officials for demanding a bribe to facilitate registration approval. The case highlights strict enforcement again...
Goods and Services Tax : The CBI arrested a CGST Assistant Commissioner for demanding a bribe to halt GST proceedings. The officer was caught red-handed ac...
Goods and Services Tax : The Government reduced GST on paper sacks and bags from 18% to 5% following GST Council recommendations. The move addresses farmer...
Goods and Services Tax : The issue was whether a show cause notice could be issued under a rule already omitted. The court stayed the notice, holding that ...
Goods and Services Tax : The Court ruled that temporary business inactivity due to genuine medical reasons cannot justify cancellation without proper consi...
Goods and Services Tax : The Court held that challenges to ITC blocking cannot be entertained at the show cause stage. It ruled that adjudication must firs...
Goods and Services Tax : The court held that issuing a single show cause notice for multiple financial years violates GST law. It ruled such “bunching”...
Goods and Services Tax : The court held that the rectification order failed to satisfy the statutory requirements under Section 161 of the CGST Act. The im...
Goods and Services Tax : GSTN clarified that system-calculated interest for February 2026 was incorrectly reflected in March returns due to a technical iss...
Goods and Services Tax : GSTN has enabled editing of the pre-deposit percentage in APL-01 filings. The change allows taxpayers flexibility, while verificat...
Goods and Services Tax : Taxpayers faced issues filing appeals where adjudication orders showed zero demand. GSTN clarified that such system limitations re...
Goods and Services Tax : Both domestic and import revenues contributed to GST growth, alongside increased refunds. The figures highlight improved tax admin...
Goods and Services Tax : The government introduced new rules replacing the 2017 framework to streamline IGST settlement between Centre and States. The rule...
Section 75 strictly regulates GST adjudication, ensuring orders stay within SCN scope and follow natural justice. Courts have reinforced that excess demand or procedural shortcuts are invalid.
Traders are governed by both Income-tax and GST laws, creating layered compliance obligations. This article explains computation rules, judicial tests, and reporting requirements affecting trading businesses.
Appeals dismissed as time-barred through FORM GST APL-02, without a reasoned order under Section 107, may deny taxpayers access to GSTAT. The key issue is whether an acknowledgment can substitute a statutory appellate order.
This guide clarifies the legal and constitutional differences between tax, duty, cess, surcharge, and fee. Understanding these distinctions is crucial for statutory interpretation and fiscal federalism.
The GST framework has expanded nationwide adjudication powers for DGGI cases through Notification 27/2024. Additional and Joint Commissioners under 23 specified Commissionerates can now adjudicate DGGI-issued notices across India, widening centralized enforcement authority.
The Karnataka High Court ruled that clinical-trial and pharma R&D services to foreign clients qualify as export of services. It held Notification 04/2019–Integrated Tax to be clarificatory and retrospective, thereby quashing GST demands for the pre-notification period.
GSTN has launched an online facility allowing eligible taxpayers to opt out of Rule 14A registration. Filing of pending returns and Aadhaar authentication are mandatory pre-conditions.
From 1 February 2026, most tobacco products attract 40% GST with excise-based levies replacing compensation cess. GST will now be computed on MRP instead of transaction value.
The High Court set aside an ex parte GST order after finding lack of proper service and denial of hearing. It held that mandatory opportunity under Section 75 must be granted before adverse determination.
The Court held that CBIC Master Circulars require mandatory pre-consultation before issuing high-value excise/service tax demands, even where extended limitation for alleged fraud is invoked. Notices issued without compliance were quashed.
